 |
SCHOOL OF THE ARTS AND ARCHITECTURE
UCLA
(310) 206-6465 The School of the Arts and Architecture at UCLA plays a vital role in the cultural and artistic life of the campus and community. Courses and degree programs in six departments provide students with unparalleled opportunities to learn from and interact with faculty members who rank among the most innovative artists and architects of our time. A balance of practice and theory, built on the academic foundation of the liberal arts, assures the understanding and appreciation of both the interdependence and integration of creativity, performance, and research. In educating the whole person, the school strives to empower and inspire the next generation of citizens to serve as cultural leaders of the twenty-first century. Also under the School of the Arts and Architecture umbrella is an impressive array of public arts units, including the UCLA Performing Arts, one of the largest arts presenters in the nation, UCLA Hammer Museum, which houses the Grunwald Center for the Graphic Arts, the UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History, and the renowned Murphy Sculpture Garden. These institutions offer extraordinary access to leading anthropological, historical, and contemporary visual arts exhibitions and collections, and presentations by the world's most outstanding performing artists. In addition to providing a rich and diverse environment on campus, the school offers students the opportunity to participate in community outreach programs designed around concerts, exhibitions, symposia, and dance productions presented in cooperation with groups throughout the greater Los Angeles area. The six departments of the school are integral to the rich and varied cultural life of the campus. The Department of Architecture and Urban Design provides students with a unique opportunity to study buildings, cities, and their interdependence in one of the most structurally and ethnically diverse cities in the world. Students in the Department of Art learn to understand the broad panorama of the visual arts emphasizing experimentation. The Department of Design | Media Arts focuses on electronic and digital imagery in visual communication design. Students in the Department of Ethnomusicology study the performance and context of music-making from a global perspective, and the Department of Music offers concentrations in composition, music education, performance, and jazz studies. The Department of World Arts and Cultures offers an innovative curriculum focused on the interdisciplinary and intercultural investigation of performance, the arts, and dance, and on establishing connections between cultural theory and artistic practice.
School brochures are available from the Office of Recruitment and Outreach, 303 East Melnitz Building, UCLA, Box 951427, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1427.
Students interested in obtaining instructional credentials for California elementary and secondary schools should consult the Department of Education, 1009 Moore Hall. The school offers the following degrees: Architecture (M.Arch. I, M.Arch. II, M.A., Ph.D.) Culture and Performance (M.A., Ph.D.) Design | Media Arts (B.A., M.A., M.F.A.) Ethnomusicology (B.A., M.A., C.Phil., Ph.D.) Music (B.A., M.A., M.M., C.Phil., D.M.A., Ph.D.) World Arts and Cultures (B.A.) New students are not being admitted to the M.A. in Design | Media Arts or the M.A. in Dance at this time. In addition to the University of California Undergraduate Application, departments in the School of the Arts and Architecture require auditions, portfolios, or evidence of creativity. Detailed information on departmental requirements is mailed to students on receipt of their application. The annual deadline date for applications is November 30 for admission in the following Fall Quarter. Undergraduate Degree Requirements School of the Arts and Architecture students must meet three types of requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree: 
The University of California has two requirements that undergraduates must satisfy in order to graduate: (1) Subject A or English as a Second Language and (2) American History and Institutions. See Degree Requirements in the Undergraduate Study section for details. School of the Arts and Architecture students enrolled in English as a Second Language 33A, 33B, 33C, 35 must take the courses for a letter grade. The School of the Arts and Architecture has requirements that must be satisfied for the award of the degree: unit, scholarship, academic residence, general education, and upper division nonmajor. Students must complete for credit, with a passing grade, no less than 180 units and no more than 216 units, of which at least 64 units must be upper division courses (numbered 100 through 199). Credit for 199 courses is limited to 16 units, 8 of which may be applied to the major. All 199 courses must be taken for a letter grade. A 2.0 (C) average is required in all work attempted at the University of California, exclusive of courses in UCLA Extension and those graded Passed/Not Passed. A C average is also required in all upper division courses in the major taken at the University, as well as in all courses applied toward the general education and University requirements. Academic Residence Requirement Students are "in residence" while enrolled and attending classes at UCLA as a major in the School of the Arts and Architecture. Of the last 45 units completed for the bachelor's degree, 35 must be earned in residence in the School of the Arts and Architecture. No more than 18 of the 35 units may be completed in UCLA Summer Sessions. Courses in UCLA Extension (either class or correspondence) may not be applied toward any part of the residence requirements. General Education Requirements The general education (GE) requirements of the school include (1) writing, (2) foreign language, (3) computing/mathematics/statistics, and (4) science/social science/humanities courses. To satisfy school writing requirements students must complete both the English Composition and Rhetoric and the Critical Reading and Writing requirements. English Composition and Rhetoric . English Composition 3 with a minimum grade of C must be completed by the end of the third term at UCLA and may not be taken on a Passed/Not Passed basis. An Advanced Placement (AP) Test score of 4 also meets this requirement. Critical Reading and Writing. One course from Ancient Near East 10W, Applied Linguistics and Teaching English as a Second Language 101W, Classics 41W, Comparative Literature 2AW, 2BW, 2CW, 2DW, 4AW, 4BW, 4CW, 4DW, East Asian Languages and Cultures 60W, English 4HW, 4W, English Composition 30W, 100W, French 14W, German 60W, 62W, History 10BW, Honors Collegium 21W, 32W, 33W, 40W, 46W, 59W, 83W, Life Sciences 2W, Music History 12W, Philosophy 22W, Russian 25W, 99BW, or Scandinavian 50W with a minimum grade of C must be completed by the end of the second year at UCLA and may not be taken on a Passed/Not Passed basis. A course taken to meet the critical reading and writing requirement may not also be applied toward a GE requirement. Students may meet the Foreign Language requirement by (1) scoring 3, 4, or 5 on the Advanced Placement (AP) foreign language test in French, German, or Spanish, or scoring 4 or 5 on the AP foreign language test in Latin, (2) presenting a UCLA foreign language proficiency examination score indicating competency through level three, or (3) completing one college-level foreign language course equivalent to UCLA's level three or above with a grade of Passed or C or better. International students may petition to use an advanced course in their native language for this requirement. Students whose entire secondary education has been completed in a language other than English may petition to be exempt from the foreign language requirement. Computing/Mathematics/Statistics Requirement Students must complete one course (4 units) in mathematics or statistics or an introductory course in computers selected from Anthropology M80, Computer Science 1, 2, Economics M40, Geography M40, Mathematics 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 3C, 31A, 31B, Political Science 6, Program in Computing 1, 10A, 10B, 10C, Sociology M18, Statistics 10, M11, M12, M13. An SAT I mathematics score of 600 or better or an SAT II mathematics subject test score of 550 or better also meets this requirement. Science/Social Sciences/Humanities Requirement To satisfy Arts and Architecture Science, Social Science, and Humanities GE course requirements, students must complete two courses from different departments in the sciences, three courses with at least one in each group from the social sciences, and three courses with at least one in three of the four groups from the humanities. Reciprocity with Other UC Campuses . Students who transfer to UCLA from other UC campuses and have met all GE requirements prior to enrolling at UCLA are not required to complete the School of the Arts and Architecture GE requirements. Written verification from the dean at the other UC campus is required. Verification letters should be sent to the Student Services Office, School of the Arts and Architecture, 1100 Dickson Art Center, UCLA, Box 951620, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1620. Intersegmental GE Transfer Curriculum . Transfer students from California community colleges have the option to fulfill UCLA lower division GE requirements by completing the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) prior to transfer. The curriculum consists of a series of subject areas and types of courses which have been agreed on by the University of California and the California community colleges. The IGETC significantly eases the transfer process, as all of UCLA's GE requirements are fulfilled when students complete it. If they select the IGETC, they must complete it entirely before enrolling at UCLA. Otherwise, students must fulfill the School of Arts and Architecture GE requirements. Upper Division Nonmajor Requirement In addition to the GE requirements, students are required to take a minimum of 12 units of upper division nonmajor courses. Generally, departments set two types of requirements that must be satisfied for the award of the degree: (1) Preparation for the Major (lower division courses) and (2) the Major (upper division courses). Lower division Preparation for the Major courses should be completed before beginning upper division work. A major requires completion of a set of lower division courses known as Preparation for the Major. Each department sets its own Preparation for the Major requirements; see the Curricula and Courses section of this catalog . A major is composed of not less than 14 courses (56 units), including at least nine upper division courses (36 units). Students must complete their major with a scholarship average of at least a 2.0 (C) in all courses in order to remain in the major. All courses in the major department must be taken for a letter grade. As changes in major requirements occur, students are expected to satisfy the new requirements insofar as possible. Hardship cases should be discussed with the department adviser, and petitions for adjustment should be submitted to the dean of the school when necessary. Any department offering a major in the School of the Arts and Architecture may require a general final examination.
Individual Majors
. Highly motivated students who believe that no single major accommodates their specific interests and goals may propose designing their own major. Proposals are prepared with faculty guidance and sponsorship and must explain the intent concerning the anticipated program of study and reasons why the academic goals cannot be achieved within an existing major. Proposals must be submitted no later than the end of the sophomore year. Transfer students must complete at least one term of residency at UCLA before proposing an individual major. Students interested in designing an individual major should consult with the Director of Student Services, School of the Arts and Architecture, 1100 Dickson Art Center. Double Majors . Students may petition to be reviewed for a double major on an individual basis. Contact the Student Services Office for an outline of criteria required. School of the Arts and Architecture General Education Science, Social Sciences, and Humanities Course List Courses marked with one asterisk (e.g., History *4. Introduction to History of Religions) are listed in more than one category but can fulfill GE requirements in only one of the cross-listed categories. A course taken for the Arts and Architecture critical reading and writing requirement may not also be applied toward a GE requirement. A. SCIENCETwo courses from different departments: Astronomy (Physics and Astronomy)2A, 2B. Introduction to the Physical Universe 3. Astronomy: Nature of the Universe 3H. Introductory Astronomy and Astrophysics 4. Universe of Stars and Stellar Systems 6. Cosmology: Our Changing Concepts of the Universe 8A, 8B. Astronomy with Physics: Exploring the Universe 81. Astrophysics I: Stars and Nebulae 82. Astrophysics II: Stellar Evolution, Galaxies, and Cosmology Atmospheric Sciences3, 3E. Introduction to the Atmospheric Environment 4. California Weather and Climate Chemistry and Biochemistry14A. Chemical Structures and Equilibria 14B. Thermodynamics, Kinetics, Organic Structures, and Spectroscopy Earth and Space Sciences1. Introduction to Earth Science 5. Environmental Geology of Los Angeles 9. Origin and Evolution of Solar System 15. Introduction to Oceanography 16. Major Events in History of Life Life Sciences1. Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity 2W. Cells, Tissues, and Organs Microbiology and Molecular Genetics6. Introduction to Microbiology 7. Developments in Biotechnology 10. Applied Medical Microbiology 12. Biological Threats to Society: Bioterrorism and Emerging Infections Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology40. AIDS and Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases Physics (Physics and Astronomy)1A. Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics 1B. Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Oscillations, Waves, Electric and Magnetic Fields 1C. Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electrodynamics, Optics, and Special Relativity 6A. Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Statics and Dynamics 6B. Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Sound, Light, and Hydrodynamics 6C. Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Electricity, Magnetism, and Transport B1. Group AHistory1A, 1B, 1C. Introduction to Western Civilization 2A. Power, Ethics, and Technological Change 2B. Social Knowledge and Social Power 2C, 2D. Religion, the Occult, and Science 3A, 3B, 3C. Introduction to History of Science 3D. Themes in History of Medicine *4. Introduction to History of Religions 8B. Political Economy of Latin American Underdevelopment, 1750 to 1930 8C. Latin American Social History 9A. Introduction to Asian Civilizations: History of India 9C. Introduction to Asian Civilizations: History of Japan 9D. Introduction to Asian Civilizations: History of the Near and Middle East 10A, 10B. Introduction to Civilizations of Africa 10BW. Introduction to Civilizations of Africa since 1800 13A. History of the U.S. and Its Colonial Origins: Colonial Origins and First Nation Building Acts 13B. History of the U.S. and Its Colonial Origins: 19th Century 13C. History of the U.S. and Its Colonial Origins: 20th Century B2. Group BChicana and Chicano Studies10B. Introduction to Chicana/Chicano Studies: Social Structure and Contemporary Conditions Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies*M114. Introduction to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies Sociology2. Changing Society and Making History 4. Jobs and Careers: Sociological Approach C. HUMANITIESThree courses, with at least one course in three of the four groups. Courses in the major or multiple-listed with the major do not apply. C1. ArtsAfro-American StudiesM103A. African American Theater History: Slavery to Mid-1800s M103B. African American Theater History: Minstrel Stage to Rise of the American Musical M103E. African American Theater History: The Depression to the Present *M107. Cultural History of Rap Art History55A. Introduction to African Art 55B. Arts of Pre-Columbian America 56A. Art of India and Southeast Asia Chicana and Chicano StudiesM103C. Origins and Evolution of Chicano Theater M103D. Contemporary Chicano Theater: Beginning of Chicano Theater Movement M103H. Contemporary Chicano Theater: Chicano Theater since 1980 Ethnomusicology20A, 20B, 20C. Musical Cultures of the World 106A. Traditional North American Indian Music 106B. Contemporary North American Indian Music M108A, 108B. Music of Latin America M110A, M110B. African American Musical Heritage M115. Musical Aesthetics in Los Angeles M116. Chicano/Latino Music in the U.S. *M119. Cultural History of Rap 120A, 120B. Development of Jazz 121. Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Jazz 128. Folk Music of Eastern Europe M131. Development of Latin Jazz 147. Survey of Classical Music in India C150. Music and Politics in East Asia 158A, 158B, 158C. Studies in Chinese Instrumental Music C159. Music on China's Periphery Film and Television106A. History of the American Motion Picture 106B. History of the European Motion Picture 106C. History of African, Asian, and Latin American Film 108. History of Documentary Film Folklore and Mythology*M110. Cultural History of Rap *M118. Folk Art and Aesthetics Music19. Hollywood Musical and the American Dream M131. Development of Latin Jazz Music History (Musicology)1. Introduction to Music History 2A, 2B. Introduction to Literature of Music 13. 20th-Century Music of the Western World 135A, 135B, 135C. History of Opera M137. Gay and Lesbian Perspectives in Pop Music 138. History of Electronic Dance Music 139. History and Literature of Church Music Theater101A, 101B, 101C. History of World Theater and Drama 102B. Theater of Southeast Asia 102C. Cross-Cultural Currents in Theater 102E. Theater of Non-European World M103A. African American Theater History: Slavery to Mid-1800s M103B. African American Theater History: Minstrel Stage to Rise of the American Musical M103C. Origins and Evolution of Chicano Theater M103D. Contemporary Chicano Theater: Beginning of Chicano Theater Movement M103E. African American Theater History: The Depression to the Present M103H. Contemporary Chicano Theater: Chicano Theater since 1980 104A, 104B, 104C. History of American Theater 106. History of American Theater and Drama 111A. Selected Topics on History of European Theater from Primitive Times to 1640 111B. Selected Topics on History of European Theater from 1640 to 1900 111C. Selected Topics on History of European Theater from 1900 to the Present World Arts and Cultures106B. Dance in Africa and African Diaspora 108B. Dance in Latin American Cultures C109B. Dance in Native American Cultures 127. The City as a Work of Art *M131. Folk Art and Aesthetics 149. Dance in the Multicultural U.S. 150. History of Dance in Culture and Performance 172. Costume and Scenic Design Concepts for Dance Theater C2. Culture and CivilizationClassics10. Survey of Classical Greek Culture 20. Survey of Roman Civilization Folklore and MythologyM15. Introduction to American Folklore Studies French (French and Francophone Studies)14. Introduction to French Civilization, in English German (Germanic Languages)100A. German History and Culture before 1500 Italian42A. Italy through the Ages in English: Holy Roman Empire to Sack of Rome 42B. Italy through the Ages in English: Late Renaissance to Postmodern Period Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies*M114. Introduction to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies Portuguese (Spanish and Portuguese)M42. Civilization of Spain and Portugal Russian (Slavic Languages)99A. Introduction to Russian Civilization C3. LiteratureClassics*30. Introduction to Classical Mythology 40. Survey of Greek Literature in Translation Comparative Literature1A. World Literature: Antiquity to Early Middle Ages 1B. World Literature: Late Middle Ages to the 17th Century 1C. World Literature: Age of Enlightenment to the 20th Century 1D. Great Books from the World at Large 1E. Introduction to Classical Traditions of East Asia 2AW. Survey of Literature: Antiquity to Early Middle Ages 2BW. Survey of Literature: Late Middle Ages to the 17th Century 2CW. Survey of Literature: Age of Enlightenment to the 20th Century 2DW. Survey of Literature: Great Books from the World at Large 4AW. Literature and Writing: Antiquity to Early Middle Ages 4BW. Literature and Writing: Late Middle Ages to the 17th Century 4CW. Literature and Writing: Age of Enlightenment to the 20th Century 4DW. Literature and Writing: Great Books from the World at Large English10A. English Literature to 1660 10B. English Literature, 1660 to 1832 10C. English Literature, 1832 to the Present 70. Major British Authors before 1800 German (Germanic Languages)50A. Great Works of German Literature in Translation: Medieval Period through Classicism 50B. Great Works of German Literature in Translation: Romanticism to the Present Italian50A. Masterpieces of Italian Literature in English: Middle Ages and Renaissance 50B. Masterpieces of Italian Literature in English: Baroque Period to the Present Portuguese (Spanish and Portuguese)40A, 40B. Portuguese, Brazilian, and African Literature in Translation C4. Philosophy/ReligionPhilosophy1. Beginnings of Western Philosophy 2. Introduction to Philosophy of Religion 4. Philosophical Analysis of Contemporary Moral Issues 6. Introduction to Political Philosophy 7. Introduction to Philosophy of Mind 8. Introduction to Philosophy of Science 9. Principles of Critical Reasoning 21. Skepticism and Rationality 22. Introduction to Ethical Theory 22W. Introduction to Ethical Theory M103A. Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy M103B. Later Ancient Greek Philosophy Degree requirements are subject to policies and regulations including the following. Students should take advantage of academic support resources, but students are ultimately responsible for keeping informed of and complying with the rules, regulations, and policies affecting their academic standing. Each term the student Study List must include from 12 to 17 units. The school has no provision for part-time enrollment. After the first term, students may petition to carry more than 17 units if they have an overall grade-point average of 3.0 (B) or better and have attained at least a B average in the preceding term with all courses passed. Consult the Student Services Office no later than the end of the third week of instruction. Students are expected to complete satisfactorily at least 36 units during any three consecutive terms in residence; they are placed on probation if they fail to pass these units. They are subject to dismissal if they fail to pass at least 32 units in three consecutive regular terms in residence. Enrollment at a non-UC institution or at UCLA Extension while enrolled at UCLA is not permitted. The following credit limitations apply to all undergraduates in the school. Advanced Placement Tests. Credit earned through the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Tests may be applied toward the general education requirements. Portions of AP Test credit may be evaluated by corresponding UCLA course numbers (e.g., History 1C). If students take the equivalent UCLA course, unit credit for such duplication is deducted before graduation. Graduate Courses . Undergraduate students who wish to take courses numbered in the 200 series for credit toward the degree must petition for advance approval of the department chair and the dean of the school and must meet the specific qualifications. Courses numbered in the 400 and 500 series may not be applied toward the degree. UCLA Extension. Extension courses with the prefix X on those numbered in the 1 through 199, 200, 300, 400, or 800 series may not be applied toward the degree.
The School of the Arts and Architecture offers advising, program planning in the major and general education requirements, and individual meetings with departmental counselors. Prior to registration and enrollment in classes, new students are assigned a counselor in their major department. For counseling information, contact the Student Services Office, School of the Arts and Architecture, 1100 Dickson Art Center. Undergraduate School of Arts and Architecture students who achieve scholastic distinction may qualify for the following honors and programs. To receive Dean's Honors in the School of the Arts and Architecture, students must have at least 12 graded units per term with a grade-point average of 3.8 for less than 16 units of work (3.7 GPA for 16 or more units). The honor is posted on the transcript for the appropriate term. Students are not eligible for Dean's Honors in any given term if they receive an Incomplete or a Not Passed (NP) grade, change a grade, or repeat a course. Latin Honors are awarded at graduation to students with superior grade-point averages. To be eligible, students must have completed 90 or more units for a letter grade at the University of California. The levels of honors are summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude . The minimum GPAs required are subject to change on an annual basis. Required GPAs in effect in the graduating year determine student eligibility. See the Schedule of Classes for the most current calculations of Latin honors. Exceptionally promising juniors or seniors may be nominated as Departmental Scholars to pursue bachelor's and master's degree programs simultaneously. Qualifications include completion of 24 courses (96 quarter units) at a similar institution, the requirements in preparation for the major, and eligibility to participate in the school honors program. Students must also have at least one term's coursework remaining at UCLA. To obtain both the bachelors and master's degrees students must be provisionally admitted to the Graduate Division, fulfill requirements for each program, and maintain a minimum B average. No course may be used to fulfill requirements for both degrees. Interested students should consult their department well in advance of application dates for graduate admission. Contact the Student Services Office in 1100 Dickson Art Center for details. The advanced degree programs offered in the School of the Arts and Architecture provide graduate students with unique research opportunities when combined with special resources, such as the Young Research Library, the special collections of the Arts and Music Libraries, and the University's exhibition and performance halls. Fellowships, grants, and assistantships are available through the dean of the Graduate Division. In addition to requiring that applicants hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree of professional title from an international institution, each department in the school has limitations and additional requirements. In general, samples of creative work (auditions, portfolios, computer programs, etc.) are required. Detailed information can be found in the departmental listings in the Curricula and Courses section of this catalog. For information on the proficiency in English requirements for international graduate students, refer to Graduate Admission in the Graduate Study section of this catalog. Requirements to fulfill each degree objective vary according to the degree and the department. See the Curricula and Courses section of this catalog for information and procedures. For complete degree requirements, see Program Requirements for UCLA Graduate Degrees available at http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/departments.html. |
|
Schedule
| Catalog | Calendar |
Fees | Archives |
Campus Directory | UCLA Store
| UCLA Home
Current Students | Prospective Students | | Faculty and Staff | Alumni |
310-825-9708